OPL Timbers State Cup

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Why would we expect the OPL to run a tournament where they had to enforce the rules on one of their own board member teams? They have a poor track record holding member clubs accountable for the actions of their coaches and DOC's.

Example please

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oysa

it is just oysa complaining because the Timbers are supporting the OPL and are not so involved with OYSA anymore.

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Cony's anti-THUSC crusade

Example please

The fact that Cony was not suspended and fined for his behavior regarding the TH
USC field issue is just one! They fine coaches for red card because of the "integrity" of the game yet they let him get away with slandering a OPL member club. There are other stories but they are not suitable for a public blog.

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it is just oysa complaining because the Timbers are supporting the OPL and are not so involved with OYSA anymore.

I am shocked that the OPL State Cup is the Timbers and not the OYSA. It seems to be a big slap in the face to OYSA.

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There is NO slap. GW is wrangling up all the players. He has OYSA where he wants em (poor and helpless in the competitive ranks of the state), now he is arranging all the OPL domino's in order to force his doctrines upon them next (See Timbers Alliance).

Soon, Gavin/Timbers will control all of the top of soccer in this state, financially, structurally and collectively. They are already aligning themselves with US Club, next will be a Non-Profit that will manage the Youth side of their organization, then they can make application to become the state office for US Club.

At that point, he [GW] can tell the OPL exactly what they will do and how they will do it. Had the OPC thought this through some before they became a member benefits corp, they too could have headed this direction.

Sure, there will be a board, made up on GW sympathizers and frankly there will be NO members, as they are nor requiring the clubs to "join" the state organization and if you do, you too will have to be a NON Profit (Oppps OPC) He [GW] can then place upon those clubs that want to join the state association that they too must register ALL their players with US Club, much the same as the OYSA bylaws read.

The timbers will then solicit a kick back from US Club for all the registrations that take place in the state and tell them of the great things they are accomplishing in the competitive side of soccer in Oregon/SW Washington and they'll be granted full powers over all that takes place here.

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May not be an issue much longer. 1-4-1 isn't going to keep GW around much longer.

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May not be an issue much longer. 1-4-1 isn't going to keep GW around much longer.

Just cause the Timbers are winning, doesn't mean GW isn't a good business person.

The Timbers youth program is both a necessity (MLS franchise requirement) and a labor of greed as well.

MP has to pay for the DA out of his pocket, so why not find a way to earn some cash while capitalizing on the demand.

Typically in pro sports, the coach is the first to go, then after a couple of them have passed thru the trenches, the GM is asked to leave. So GW has some time yet.

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You've Been Paying Attention

There is NO slap. GW is wrangling up all the players. He has OYSA where he wants em (poor and helpless in the competitive ranks of the state), now he is arranging all the OPL domino's in order to force his doctrines upon them next (See Timbers Alliance).

Soon, Gavin/Timbers will control all of the top of soccer in this state, financially, structurally and collectively. They are already aligning themselves with US Club, next will be a Non-Profit that will manage the Youth side of their organization, then they can make application to become the state office for US Club.

At that point, he [GW] can tell the OPL exactly what they will do and how they will do it. Had the OPC thought this through some before they became a member benefits corp, they too could have headed this direction.

Sure, there will be a board, made up on GW sympathizers and frankly there will be NO members, as they are nor requiring the clubs to "join" the state organization and if you do, you too will have to be a NON Profit (Oppps OPC) He [GW] can then place upon those clubs that want to join the state association that they too must register ALL their players with US Club, much the same as the OYSA bylaws read.

The timbers will then solicit a kick back from US Club for all the registrations that take place in the state and tell them of the great things they are accomplishing in the competitive side of soccer in Oregon/SW Washington and they'll be granted full powers over all that takes place here.

His plan is a bad idea both for the Timbers and for youth soccer. Yes there is a little money to be made in youth soccer but not enough for a professional organization to risk its credibility on things that it really can't control. Timbers should do what's required by MLS and keep a healthy distance from the clubs so that they can always be perceived/considered a fair actor. Instead, for a small amount of money GW has placed the organization front and center in the whole mess.

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His plan is a bad idea both for the Timbers and for youth soccer. Yes there is a little money to be made in youth soccer but not enough for a professional organization to risk its credibility on things that it really can't control. Timbers should do what's required by MLS and keep a healthy distance from the clubs so that they can always be perceived/considered a fair actor. Instead, for a small amount of money GW has placed the organization front and center in the whole mess.

YEP. And there are pep's watching for the crumbles to hit the ground.

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Isn't this a conflict of interest?

His plan is a bad idea both for the Timbers and for youth soccer. Yes there is a little money to be made in youth soccer but not enough for a professional organization to risk its credibility on things that it really can't control. Timbers should do what's required by MLS and keep a healthy distance from the clubs so that they can always be perceived/considered a fair actor. Instead, for a small amount of money GW has placed the organization front and center in the whole mess.

Hasn't Gavin stepped too far? The Timbers / DA / ODP makes sense. Where it all goes wacky is with Gavin's desire to take over youth soccer. This will alienate as many families as it brings in, and with no benefit to the Timbers organization. The Timbers are better off with soccer being played all over the state at many different clubs.

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Hasn't Gavin stepped too far? The Timbers / DA / ODP makes sense. Where it all goes wacky is with Gavin's desire to take over youth soccer. This will alienate as many families as it brings in, and with no benefit to the Timbers organization. The Timbers are better off with soccer being played all over the state at many different clubs.

More disturbing to me is the fact that he has zero ... as in 00000 interest in girls